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Grumpy Old Guy

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9. I had never heard this before.

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Mon May 26, 2025, 10:54 AM

May 26

That same argument continues to this day.

I compare it to the world of music. Some people love cassical music, others love rock, jazz, country, bluegrass, blues, soul, gospel, Zydeco, Kkesmer, etc.

It's all music, and many professionals admire and learn from those outside their own discipline.

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Henri Cartier-Bresson on Ansel Adams [View all] George McGovern May 21 OP

Boy, talk about oversimplifying the issues in photography! CaliforniaPeggy May 21 #1

You're welcome Peggy. When I came across this quotation I decided its posting might be controversial . . . George McGovern May 21 #4

Cartier-Bresson, I followed his advice when I was working for the newspaper Walleye May 21 #2

Excellent insightful advice Walleye! Henri was one of a kind. George McGovern May 21 #5

Adams played a significant role in establishing national parks and promoting environmentalism. sop May 21 #3

Thank You sop. Great photographers in their own ways . . . George McGovern May 21 #6

Ansel then replied the "planet is being destroyed and my friend Henri is in Paris shooting picnics and puddles" Blues Heron May 21 #7

Great follow-up Blues Heron. Perfect. Thanks. -- Allan George McGovern May 21 #8

I had never heard this before. Grumpy Old Guy May 26 #9

Yes indeed Ross. Well, I have always admire Carrie-Bresson and respected Adams. Thanks! George McGovern May 26 #10